Crisis Peer Support Specialist - Boise, ID
PRN
$750.00 sign on bonus - PT positions
Adult Crisis Center Crisis Peer Support Specialist - PRN
Pathways of Idaho is part of Pathways, one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services. We offer 401K, pet insurance, career advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision insurance plan options, paid holidays, flexible schedules and much more (see below)! We realize that your growth is paramount to our continued reputation of quality and service excellence, so we are ready to invest in YOU from day one!
About your role:
When individual experience a behavioral health crisis, they require a focused level of attention and care. As part of the integrated treatment team with our Pathways Community Crisis Center of Southwestern Idaho, the Peer Support Specialists will provide support to clients who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis by sharing your lived experience to help promote recovery and resiliency. This position encourages hope, wellness, and self-advocacy to clients within a crisis center setting.
** If you are not Peer Support certified please visit the department Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website (link provided below) and read about the requirements to become peer support certified. If you meet the requirements and are interested in becoming certified please submit a cover letter along with your resume letting us know you are interested in becoming certified. We can provide a screening questioner and may be able to offer assistance with training costs if you are hired with the understanding that you will become certified.
(The link below can be copied and pasted into your browser search bar, it will take you to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website where it has more information about the certification process)
Perks of this position:
- Full time, part time & PRN (as needed) positions available
- 8-10 hour shifts available for daytime, Swing, and overnight
- Overnight pay differential
- Consistent Hours (no billable hour)
- Stability and growth opportunities of working with a national agency
What we offer:
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Full time Benefits:
- Up to 10 Paid vacation days that accrue with tenure after the first full year
- Separate sick leave days
- 9 Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
- Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
- PRN stipend for every three shifts covered within a 90-day period
- 401 K
- Pet Insurance
- Free CEU’s
- Referral program
- Verizon Discounts
- Dell Discounts
- DailyPay- access to earnings daily, without waiting for payday!
- Employee Assistance Program
- SoFi at Work student loan refinancing
- Next Steps Financial Wellness program webinars and tools
- Perks @ Pathways (movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)
What we’re looking for:
- Peer support certificate issued by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare- If not certified, please see above**
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to pass background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting with ID DHW.
To Learn More About Us:
Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/
Pathways of Idaho @ http://www.pathwaysofidaho.com
Jobs available in Idaho @ https://pathways-of-idaho.careerplug.com/jobs
Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour